Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the coverage here on MetalMiner, including: Tesla’s reported interest in cobalt-free batteries; the oil price crash; falling aluminum prices; supply-chain challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak; Trump’s travel suspension; and global cobalt mine production: Looking for metal […]
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This Morning in Metals: U.S. steel imports plunge in February
This morning in metals news, the U.S.’s steel import levels were down by nearly half in February, Norsk Hydro’s Albras aluminum plant in Brazil recently experienced a power failure and General Motors recently revealed new developments in its overall electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? […]
Aluminum MMI: Demand weakness leads to further price deterioration
The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped three points once again, falling to 80 this month. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. After holding sideways for most of February, LME aluminum prices once again grew weaker later in the month. Prices hit new short-term lows as of early March.
This Morning in Metals: DOJ wins arbitration related to Novelis-Aleris merger dispute
This morning in metals news, arbitration fell in favor of the Department of Justice vis-a-vis the proposed merger of Novelis and Aleris, January steel shipments rose 5.6%, and copper made gains off of multiyear lows. – Get metal buying strategies and price alerts for 10 industrial metals. Request an Outlook trial.
This Morning in Metals: Aluminum Association files antidumping, countervailing duty petitions
This morning in metals news, the Aluminum Association filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions alleging imports of aluminum sheet from 18 countries are harming the U.S. industry, the British Steel takeover is set to be completed today, and the issue of steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil remains up in the air. Looking for metal […]
Construction MMI: U.S. construction spending jumps 1.8%; housing starts fall 3.6%
The Construction Monthly Metals Index (MMI) dropped four points this month for a March MMI reading of 75. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now.
This Morning in Metals: Oil prices tick up on OPEC output cut expectations
This morning in metals news, oil prices ticked up Wednesday, the European Steel Association welcomed the start of E.U.-U.K. trade negotiations, and Century Aluminum recently released its Q4 and full-year 2019 financial results. Looking for metal price forecasting and data analysis in one easy-to-use platform? Inquire about MetalMiner Insights today!
Automotive MMI: Honda, Hyundai sales surge; GM adds 3,500 EV charging plugs
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month for a March MMI reading of 86. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now.
Week in Review: Tesla’s battery play; supply chains under stress; E.U.-U.K. trade talks
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: Tesla’s struggle between price competitiveness and battery range; supply chains amid the coronavirus outbreak; U.S. industrial production; zinc’s global supply deficit; and E.U.-U.K. trade talks. Looking for […]
China’s aluminum supply chain trauma on the heels of the coronavirus outbreak
A recent article by respected Reuters columnist Andy Home reports on the impact of the coronavirus, COVID-19, on the supply-demand balance in China, the world’s largest consumer and producer of aluminum, and the ramifications steps taken to contain the virus could have for the market. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now. […]
